COLUMBIA, MD, Feb 27, 2025 – Vectorworks, Inc. has partnered with Nemetschek Group brand Bluebeam to enhance project collaboration. The first integration of its kind developed on Bluebeam’s overhauled integrations platform and APIs, Vectorworks’ Bluebeam Connection links Vectorworks files with Bluebeam Studio Sessions, enabling project stakeholders to collaborate effectively from anywhere, at any project phase and on any operating system.
“We are dedicated to providing our users with the latest tools to enhance their workflows and communication,” said Vectorworks chief product officer Darick DeHart. “By leveraging Bluebeam’s new Studio APIs to create this new integration, we are revolutionizing how Vectorworks users collaborate by shifting from outdated, inefficient methods to immediate and clear review capabilities. With this intuitive connection to Bluebeam Studio Sessions, our customers can focus on advancing projects with unmatched speed and precision.”
Bluebeam serves as the industry standard in the AEC sector for collaboration among design and construction teams. It offers unconventional PDF-based tools that enhance communication and optimize workflows throughout the entire project lifecycle.
“This exciting new integration will improve collaboration for project stakeholders using Vectorworks and Bluebeam technologies,” said director of partnerships at Bluebeam, Steve Smith. “We understand that effective collaboration between design and construction teams is key to a project’s success, and we’re thrilled that this integration accelerates this process and makes it more efficient. We’re especially excited for our Mac users, who can now access Bluebeam solutions from virtually anywhere through our browser and mobile platforms.”
Seamless Real-Time Collaboration
Vectorworks’ Bluebeam Connection allows Vectorworks users to participate in real-time collaboration during construction process. The integration enhances the tracking of PDF markups for updates, RFIs, punch lists, and other submissions, all within the Vectorworks platform. It enables users to keep a history of published PDF document sets that aids in managing issues more efficiently in BIM collaboration by linking PDF markups directly to BIM Collaboration Format (BCF) issues. Furthermore, the Vectorworks Bluebeam Connection enables feedback within Vectorworks, simplifying change management throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Industry-Leading Innovation
Vectorworks is the first software platform to implement the integration using Bluebeam’s new APIs, providing a new tool for North American and Australian customers. The integration is available to users of Vectorworks 2025 Update 3 and later versions, requiring a Bluebeam ID connected to the Bluebeam domain.
Getting Started with Bluebeam Connection
To use Bluebeam Connection, users can find the feature in the Tool Menu of Vectorworks. Once they log into their Bluebeam account, they can publish documents, initiate a review session, and invite collaborators – all within the user-friendly Vectorworks environment. Currently, Bluebeam Connection is accessible to customers in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, and will soon be available to customers in Germany, Sweden, the UK, and India.
Source: Vectorworks, Inc.
About Vectorworks, Inc.
Vectorworks Inc., headquartered in Columbia, MD, has been a BIM software company since its founding in 1985. Serving industries such as architecture, landscape architecture, and entertainment, the company offers a suite of products tailored to professionals in these fields. Operating as a subsidiary of the Nemetschek Group, Vectorworks has expanded its global presence, serving clients in 85 countries. As of 2024, the company employs approximately 300 individuals worldwide. Over the years, Vectorworks has garnered industry recognition, including being named Architectural Design Software of the Year at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards.
About Bluebeam
Bluebeam, Inc., founded in 2002 and headquartered in Pasadena, CA, is a software company specializing in PDF solutions for creating, editing, marking up, and collaborating on documents. Since 2002, Bluebeam has made desktop, mobile and cloud-based solutions for paperless workflows that improve communication across the project lifecycle. Trusted by over 3 million users in more than 160 countries, Bluebeam’s solutions enable professionals to make their mark, adapt to change, and deliver projects effectively. As of 2014, the company’s software had over 1.6 million users.